Explore the Family Name Schlein
The meaning of Schlein
1. German: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of glue or seller of bird lime, from Middle High German slīn, a variant of slīm (see Schleimer). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish shlayn ‘tench’ (German Schleie).
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How common is the last name Schlein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Schlein saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,363rd most popular and decreased to 47,429th by 2010, showing an 11.96% drop. The number of people with this surname also declined from 482 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, marking a 7.26% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, going from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #47,429 | -11.96% |
| Count | 482 | 447 | -7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlein
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Schlein surname predominantly aligns with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.13% of individuals with the Schlein surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 98.21% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (1.04%) identified as Hispanic, but this shifted to zero by 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the figures remaining at zero for both 2000 and 2010. These percentages suggest that there is little ethnic diversity among individuals with the Schlein surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 98.21% | 0.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |